The base of the foundation consisted of lower-class citizens making choices that allowed for the success of the city. Instead of having a body of elected officials conduct and make the choices for the entire society. The Roman Empire consisted of a republic, and that group is made up of two elected officials, and a senate which the body consisted of three hundred members. Having a republic government made the society feel as if there was a division, and that consisted of the upper class vs. the lower class. While the Athenian people had a freer form of government, instead of being confined to one group they allowed the society to be free with convening and governing. The Athenian government stated that they were governed by the people, and that meant they were the peoples government. Although, they were not the perfect democratic government it was still easier for the lower-class citizens to be elected into office positions. Also, they were able to make choices and decisions that benefited the society as a
The base of the foundation consisted of lower-class citizens making choices that allowed for the success of the city. Instead of having a body of elected officials conduct and make the choices for the entire society. The Roman Empire consisted of a republic, and that group is made up of two elected officials, and a senate which the body consisted of three hundred members. Having a republic government made the society feel as if there was a division, and that consisted of the upper class vs. the lower class. While the Athenian people had a freer form of government, instead of being confined to one group they allowed the society to be free with convening and governing. The Athenian government stated that they were governed by the people, and that meant they were the peoples government. Although, they were not the perfect democratic government it was still easier for the lower-class citizens to be elected into office positions. Also, they were able to make choices and decisions that benefited the society as a